NFC East Predictions

The NFC East is a division full of teams that can either excel, or straight up suck. Last year was a great example as Manning and the Giants did terrible along with the Redskins who only pulled out 3 wins. While the Eagles showed improvements making the playoffs and the Cowboys went 8-8 like always. Starting with those Cowboys, I think you can expect a big year out of Dez Bryant. The big name WR will continue to impress many, as he will be showing his clutch catches in big situations to get some touchdowns. But I don't think he will make enough of a difference and I am going to say the Cowboys take one step back and go 7-9 this season. I doubt their defense will be able to hold enough against San Francisco, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and Seattle while they will most likely split each division series. 25 points was the lowest amount they ave up in the preseason, as they went 0-4. Demarco Murray is a bit over rated in my opinion and Romo is well Romo, not someone you can really count on. Cowboys fans will need to wait at least another year for the playoffs.

The New York Giants are coming off a bad season, Eli Manning threw 21 interceptions last year definitely a season he wants to forget. Look for the Giants to make a bit of a turn around this season, as they look to have more chemistry going with their 5-0 record this preseason. The Giants schedule has a rough few weeks in the middle, but then they take on teams who had poor records last season for 5 straight weeks until the final game against Philadelphia.  Though I doubt they will have enough to push for the playoffs, I think they will improve their record of last season, have a much better turnover ratio and go 8-8 this year. With Victor Cruz still out there as a WR, you can look to Manning to find him in the back of the enzone when they are in need of a TD.

The Redskins went 3-13 last year, what I am sure they saw as a disgrace, as injuries were a continuous problem for them. I think the Redskins will make a good improvement and go 9-7 this year. RGIII will have a great season, both running and throwing for touchdowns. With Garcon and Jackson as his two main targets, RGIII will have more space to run as the defensive backs can't let those out of their reach. Alfred Morris should give RGIII another option whether it is running the ball or finding him for a short pass, with all those guys at the line the Redskins offense will be powerful, the question is can their defense stand up enough to deliver some of the close match games. I see RGIII making a case for the MVP award this year and separating his name from the young QBs to the elite group.

The Eagles are coming off a 10-6 season, winning the division and showing good potential with Foles and McCoy leading their offense. Expect things to take off even further in the passing game this season, with Foles making Cooper, Maclin, and their tight-end Ertz become well known. With the addition of Sproles, the Eagles running game will be more dangerous as well. Their problem is defense, last year they ranked last in pass defense and though they made some additions, they will have a hard time in games against Aaron Rodgers and Andrew Luck. I say the Eagles will repeat and go 10-6 taking the NFC East again. With Foles leading the way, Philadelphia will take the 3rd or 4th seat in the NFC.